Episode 4 - Tapping into our dogs’ emotions
In this episode we are talking about the importance of our dogs’ emotional wellbeing, especially when it comes to dealing with vet and grooming care.
I delve into a presentation by Dr. Franklin McMillan on what we know from research on emotional pain felt by animals and why is is important when interacting with the dogs we share our homes with.
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Intro and outro - Podbean
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Sources:
Heiser, Tom. “Mental Health Issues Can Cause Physical Pain. Here’s What You Should Know.” Norton Healthcare, 25 Mar. 2024, nortonhealthcare.com/news/anxiety-symptoms-in-women-and-physical-pain/.
McMillan, Franklin. “43rd World Small Animal Veterinary Association Congress and 9th FSAVA Congress.” World Small Animal Veterinary Association, 2018, https://academy-wsava.thinkific.com/courses/take/emotional-pain/lessons/10348707-emotional-pain-why-it-matters-more-to-animals-than-physical-pain-and-what-to-do-about-it-by-franklin-mcmillan.
Additional resources:
Fear Free Happy Homes: Dog Body Language 101
Fear Free Happy Homes: What Can Your Body Communicate to Your Pet?
First Things First: Getting Started with Cooperative Care Training with Deb Jones (Ebook PDF)